The
Government through the Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and
Vision 2030 has set up a South – South Centre in Nairobi.

The
Centre will coordinate and promote all South-South and Triangular Cooperation
activities in Kenya; promote policy mainstreaming of South-South Cooperation;
provide advice to the Government on potential links that could be established
with other programmes and initiatives within and without the region/sub
region.

The
Centre is also expected to cooperate with other international organizations and
governments with the aim of identifying technical cooperation projects under
bilateral and multilateral arrangements.

The
Ministry is seeking a competent Chief Executive Officer for the Centre.

Terms
of Reference

The
Chief executive Officer’s main responsibilities will be to provide strategic
leadership and guide the operations of the centre.

Specifically,
the Chief executive Officer shall:

Develop
and recommend to the Board the Long Term Strategy, Business Plans, and
Annual Operating Budgets.

Implementation
Board policies and programmes by providing strategic leadership and
effective management for the Centre.

Coordinate
and promote all South-South and Triangular cooperation activities and act
as a clearing house for South- South engagements in Kenya.

Promote
economic development through a systematic exchange of information, skills,
knowledge, technical know-how and best practices.

Promote
a vibrant private sector with links to other high profile private sectors
in emerging and developing economies.

Provide
leadership and management of the Centre and other resources

Mobilize
resources and build capacity for the Centre.

Develop
and implement an appropriate monitoring and evaluation system for the
South – South centre activities.

Act
as the Secretary to the Board.

Qualification
and Experience

A
Master’s degree in any development related discipline from a recognized
university with a bias in regional and international cooperation.

Minimum
of 15 years professional experience on development and regional and
international cooperation.

Experience
in working with government and development partners

Understanding
of the concept and operating mechanisms of south-south cooperation.

Experience
in linking national development planning, trade and economic cooperation
with the south – South and triangular cooperation.

Ability
to conceptualize problems and to identify and implement solutions
expeditiously.

Ability
to proactively seek and recommend sound policy initiatives.

Good
communication and negotiation skills.

Adequate
computer literacy.

Terms
and Conditions:
The successful applicant for this job will serve on a three year contract
renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

Salary: The salary will be competitive and negotiable.

Applicants
to submit the following documents

Application
letter with copies of certificates, testimonials, and other supporting
documents.

Current
Curriculum Vitae.

Names
of three referees and their contacts.

Day
time telephone number.

All
applications should reach the undersigned on or before 31th March, 2013

To
be addressed to:

Permanent
Secretary
Ministry of State for Planning,
National Development and Vision 2030
P.O Box 30005 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.

Our client, the fastest growing steel producer in East Africa, will shortly be
opening a 300,000 ton, state-of-the-art integrated steel plant in Awasi - the
first of its kind in sub-Sahara Africa - creating hundreds of new jobs for
Kenyans in the western region.

Vacancies
exist for the following categories of personnel:

- Chemists

- Mechanical Engineers

- Electrical Engineers

- Fitters

- Welders

- Storekeepers

- Plant Accountants

Suitably
qualified candidates, preferably with steel industry experience, should apply
by sending copies of their CVs to mikeholtham@gmail.com by not later than
Friday 15th March.

Please do not send scanned copies of other documents such as trade certificates
and academic qualifications, original copies of which should instead be
presented at interview.

Mike Holtham and Associates
Business and Organisation Development
in Africa and the Middle East
“Let our challenge be your solution”

With
up to 800 evacuations per year and international accreditation by EURAMI, AMREF
Flying Doctors has become the leading Air Ambulance provider in the region,
operating at the highest professional level.

The
income generated supports AMREF’s work, in particularly the Outreach Programme
and Charity Evacuations.

With
delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following
duties;

Prepare
timely and accurate general ledger reconciled company financial statements
on a monthly basis, including commentary on performance

Ensure
that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal controls
systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained.

Ensure
that all payments are backed by valid contracts/purchase orders, including
coordination with respective user and procurement departments in order to
ensure financial discipline and internal controls over all payments

Assist
in preparation of revenue and functional budgets, monitor and control
costs to maintain budget

Extend
support to all Auditors wherever required, in order to ensure timely and
satisfactory completion of all audit and reviews

Participates
in the development of accounting policies

Moderate
performance within the group to manage and improve the performance levels

Actively
support the management in order to assist in managerial decision making

Qualifications
& competencies:

The
ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or
business administration or related field and CPA (K) or ACCA.

S/he
should have five years progressive experience in a busy finance and accounting
function in a commercial organisation; experience in use of Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) e.g. SUN or SAP; proficiency in MS Suite and knowledge of
databases e.g. SQL is an added advantage. Should have good knowledge of
accounting principles, procedures and standards; possess team leadership
skills, have good communication, planning and organizing skills, maintain
accountability and be technology savvy.

This
is a challenging opportunity and interested candidates should quote reference
number in the subject matter and send CV and application letter which should
include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work related
referees, to Human Resources Officer, AMREF Flying Doctors by email to
vacancies@flydoc.org.

We
encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by Friday, 15th
March 2013.

We
regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

AMREF
Flying Doctors is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking
environment policy.

Chemonics
International, a U.S. based international development consulting firm, is
seeking a chief of partyfor an anticipated USAID-funded regional trade
facilitation project.

The
project is expected to increase international competitiveness, regional trade,
and food security in the East African region.

The
project will support national and regional bodies as they collaborate to
facilitate intraregional trade and improve economic integration.

Expected
specific activities include harmonization of regional trade policies, support
to East Africa Community (EAC), and linking regional suppliers to US markets to
take advantage of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

Qualifications for chief of party:

Advanced
degree in economics, international trade, business administration,
agriculture or related field

Minimum
10 years of experience in international development, preferably in trade,
agriculture, or economic growth

Proven
track record managing large complex projects in sub-Saharan Africa,
preferably for a donor funded project

High
level of interpersonal, technical, and analytical skills including a
demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a
broad range of public and private sector counterparts and other key
stakeholders